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PZC Packet 121791STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1991 Lot 8, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver CreeK Eagle River Condominiums Design and Construction Services, Tony Seibert Final Design Review INTRODUCTION Tony Seibert, on behalf of _)esign and Construction Services, is requesting Final Design Review and approval of a 21 unit residential complex (Eagle River Condominiums) on Lot 8, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. The lot is 1.08 acres in size and is zoned Reside,,,ial High Density. The proposed development consists of three six unit buildings and one three unit building. The buildings are three levels high (42' maximum) and are situated along the lot's southwestern property line. The units in each of the three six-plex buildings are approximately 800 square feet in size. Each of these units include 2 bedrooms and a gas fireplace. The units in the tri-plex building at the western end of the property will be approximately 2,000 square feet in size and also include a gas fireplace. Thirty-two surface parking spaces are provided along with twenty-six covered parking spaces on the lot. At two spacer per unit and six guest spaces, the site plan shows considerably more parking spaces than the forty-eight required. Exterior building materials include 8" cedar lap siding, stucco chimneys and stair towers, aluminum clad windows, metal doors and composition soingles. Color samples have been provided. The site plan shows that the access ai8les and parking spaces will be paved, but does not specify whether asphalt or concrete will be used. All sidewalks oo the property will be concrete. A grading and drainage plan and a landscape plan have been submitted for the Commission's review. Unfortunately, some last minute changes to the site plan were not carried over to the landscape plan cr drainage plan (additional covered and uncovered parking spaces). The landscape plan indicates that all disturbed areas will be revegetated with either sod or a native grass mixture. The sod areas of the lot will be watered by an automatic sprinkler system. On February 7, 1989, the applicant received a side yard STAFF REPORT December 17, Page 2 of 7 TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1991 Lot 8, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Eagie River Condominiums Design and Construction Services, Tony Seibert Final Design Review setback variance for the covered parking structure located adjacent to the north property line. On March 7, 1989, Final Design Review and fractionalization approval was granted and included seven conditions. These approvals allowed for 24-800 square foot units in four six-plex buildings. There were sixteen development rights assigned to the property at that time. The applicant applied for a building permit. on August 8, 1989, however, no further action was made and the permit was never issued. On March 7, 1991, the design review and fractionalization approvals expired and the development rights reverted back to sixteen. On June 11, 1991, the town of Avon rezoned the property from Residential High Density and Commercial to Residential High Density. The rezoning increased the allowed density on the property to twenty-one dwelling units. STAFF COMMENTS The Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing the dEsign of a proposed project: 6.11 - The conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: The site plan currently shows two parking spaces within 10' of the front lot line. These spaces should be removed and the applicant has agreed. The drainage and landscaping plans have minor discrepancies between them and the architectural site plan. Final Staff review is recommended prior to issuance of a building permit. The applicant will have to provide written permission trom the owner of Tract L to do the proposed im.;. ovements on their property. Letters of review and approval will also need to be provided from all local utility companies concerning the garage encroachment into the utility easement. The applicant believes that this easement may have actually been vacated, however, no documentation has been provided to verity this claim. 6.12 - The suitability of the improvem.:nt, including type and quality of materials of which it is to be STAFF REPORT December 17, Page 3 of 7 Aw*N 1 . TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1991 Lot 8, Block 3', Benchmark at Beaver Creek Eagle River Condominiums Design and Construction Services, Tony Seibert Final Design Review constructed and the site upon which it is to be located. COMMENT: The proposed development is similar to adjacent Sunridge in regards to height, type of exterior materials and fenestration. The buildings themselves, though, are not as large as those of Sunridge and are probably more desirable in termor of scale for a residential project. The lot itself appears to be very condusive to development, however, its triangular shape has resulted in relatively inefficient site circulation and parking layout. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The proposal does not appear to have significant or unusual impacts on adjacent properties. The site is relatively isolated by the river and the railroad. An adenda sheet to the site plan shows the location of proposed site lighting, and a cut sheet has been provided for these and garage wall mounted lights. The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad property to the north will have considerable audial and visual impact on the residential development of Lot 8. In order to minimize those impacts, the developers wish to turn the views towards the river and parking toward the railroad. The parking garage structure will serve as a means of noise abatement and visual screening from the passing trains. Staff encourages the construction of those amenities shown on Tra::'c L and recommends that the proposed path be taken to the public right -o,` -way. The applicant has agreed to amend his plan accordingly. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvement with site topography. COMMENT: Tne site is gently sloped and should easily accomodate the proposed improvements. The buildings have been sited on a bench above and behind the oeginning of the river bank. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. rte, _- STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1991 Page 4 of 7 Lot 8, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Eagle River Condominiums Design and Construction Services, Tony Seibert Final Design Review COMMENT: The architecture of the buildings themselves seems acceptable. The parking structure has an interesting roof form addition, however, it is not clear whether this feature occurs once in the center of the building or at regular intervals. Staff feels that the addition of landscape materials in the north east corner of the lot and along the backside of the parking garage can only help its overall appearance. The gravel areas shown on the landscape plan should be replaced with sod and the term "shrubbery" should be better defined. It would appear that, in addition to removing the two parking spaces within the 10' front setback area, the appearance of the property would be greatly enhanced by the removal of the three parking spaces located within the front landscape island. The applicant has provided an elevation drawing of the proposed project signing, however, its location on the site and proposed method of lighting has not bee!i determined. Although the site plan shows a break in the plane of the rear garage walls, the applicant intends to continue the siding to screen the resulting crevice. The applicant has indicated that converting the western most building from a six-plex to a tri-plex could affect the building's architecture. He has not had time to redraw the floor plans of this building, so the full impact of the conversion cannot be zssessed at this time. The applicant has agreed to bring this building back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review when the unit layouts have been finalized. 6.16 - The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. COMMENT: The proposed buildings are identical to each other, but appear to be offset and angler to such a degree that their regularity will be mitigated. .*N r STAFF REPORT TO lHE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1991 Page 5 of 7 Lot 8, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Eagle River Condominiums Design and Construction Services, Tony Seibert Final Design Review 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town •f Avon. COMMENT: The Fire Department has reviewed the plans and made recommendations Two new fire hydrants will be required on site to ensure adequat) fire protection. The suggested locations are near the north driveway and at the western end of the parking lot. Final approval of the proposed fire hydrant locations by the Fire Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this design review application with the following conditions: 1. Final staff review of the grading/drainage plan and prior to the issuance of a building permit. This plan should be redrawn to match the architectural site plan. 2. Final fire department review of hydrant locations prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. Written permission from the owner of Tract L authorizing the improvements on the property be ,rovided prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. Extension of the path on Tract L to the public righ�-of-way. 5. Determination of proposed projec,, sign location and method of illumination. 6. Fsmoval of the two parking spaces shown within 10' of the front property line and creation of larger landscape island by removal of the three parking spaces shown in that ar=_a. 7. The landscape plan should be amended to match the architectural site plan and to remove tha gravel currently shown between the buildings. A better aefinition of the term shrubbery needs to be made. Additional trees and shrubs should be provided along the north east corp -,r of the site STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1991 Page 6 of 7 Lot 8, Blo,k 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Eagle River Condominiums Design and Construction Services, Tony Seibert Final Design Review and behind the parking garage. 8. Written review and approval by all utility companies must be provided authorizing the encroachment of the garage building into the utility easements prior to issuance of a building permit. 9. At such time that the applicant wished to proceed with the tri-plex building, he will return to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Town Planner STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1991 Page 7 of 7 Lot 8, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Eagle River Condominiums Design and Construction Services, Tony Seibert Final Design Review PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions (,- Approved with Modified Conditions l Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn )\ Date v?- u h Patti Dixon, Secreta O-,� The Commission granted final design approval with the following conditius: 1 Final Staff review of the grading/drainage plan prior to the issuance of a buildinq permit1 2_.Final °ire department review ofhvdran to a ons prior to the issuance of a building permit,• 3 Written permission from the owner of Tract L authoriZing the improvements on the property be P rovided prior to construction of any—improvements; 4. Extension of the pati- 4Il_ Tract L to the public -right-of-way; 5 Determination of proposed sign location and method of illumination; 6. Elimination of the two parking s�a•es from the 10' setback Elimination of the three parking spaces in the la•dscape island not required; 7. The landscape plan be amended to match the architectural site plan and to remove the gravel currently shown between the buildings. A better definition of the term shrubbery needs to be made. Additional trees and shrubs should be provided along the north east corner of the site and behind the garages Also additional trees or shrubbery be added to the landscape plan in front of any long fences and that berming is}ands-where appropriate in the front will be constr,_ted. Lot 8, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Eagle River Condominiums Design and Construction Services, Tony Seibert Final Design Review �s r== 8 Written review and approval by all utility companies must be provided authorizing the encroachment of the garage building into the utility easements prior to issuance of a building permit; 9 At such time that the applicant wishes to proceed with the tri-plex building he will return to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review; 10. Add a fourth trim or accent color. A teal has been suggested and this could be a Staff approval• 11. A Staff approval of the specific roofing manufacturer and product proposed. Recommendation is 300 lb per square roofing product; 12. Any excess of a fence height of six feet, Staff approval is required; 13. The fourteen inch shiplap masonite siding is acceptable. STAFF REPURV TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1991 Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek The Annex Shopping Center Sign Program Amendment Design Review INTRODUCTION The Otis Company, owner of the Annex Shopping Center, is requesting an amendment to the comprehensive sign program approved for Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. The existing sign program, approved on August 1, 1989, allows each tenant to identify their business name with 18" individual galvinized steel channel letters The sign letters have white plexiglass faces and the returns and trim are painted custom blue to match the building trim. Signs are to be located on the facia of the building and are limited to approximately 18 square feet. The Otis company has a new tenant to move into the space being vacated by Powderhound Sports. The new tenant has indicated that it may take as long as 30 days to manufacture a new identification sign for his business. The Avon Sign Code does allow for temporary signs/banners, however, they r.,ay only remain in place for not more than one week for any one event. Events are limited to one in any thirty -day period. Since the new tenant would like to identify his business until his permanent sign is installed, the Otis Company would like to amend the Annex Sign Program to allow for temporary business identification signs which may remain on the building for longer than one week. Additionally, the temporary signs will not be allowed to exceed 20 square feet for each 20 lineal feet of store frontage. The temporary signs will also be required to have blue lettering on a white background. STAFF COMMENTS Staff recommends that the Commission review this submittal in conjunction with the following "Sign Design Guidelines" from the Sign Code. Section 15.28.060 Sign Design Guidelines: A. Harmonious with Town Scale. Sign location, configuration, design, materials, and colors should be harmonious with the existing signs on the structure, with the neighborhood, and with the townscape. STAFF REPORT December 17, Page 2 of 5 TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1991 Lot 65/56, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek The Annex Shopping Center Sign Program Amendment Design Review B. Harmonious with Building Scale. The sign should be harmonious with the building scale, and should not visually dominate the structure to whict, it belongs or call undue attention to itself. C. Materials. Quality sign materials, including anodized metal; routed or sandblasted wood, such as rough cedar or redwoo:;; interior -lit, individual plexiglass -raced letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or without indirect lighting ire encouraged. Sign materials, such as printed plywood, interior -lit box -type plastic, and paper or vinyl stick -on window signs are discouraged, but may be approved, however, if determined appropriate to the location, at the sole discretion of the Commission. D. Architectural Harmony. The sign and its supporting structure should be in harmony architecturally, and in harmony in color with the surrounding structures. E. Landscaping. Landscaping is required for all free-standing signs, and should be designed to enhance the signage and surrounding building landscaping. 1. A minimum of five lineal teet out from, and around the perimeter of, the sign shall be landscaped. F. Reflective Surfaces. Reflective surfaces are not allowed. G. Lighting. Lighting should be of no greater wattage than is necessary to make the sign visible at night, and should not reflect unnecessarily onto adjacent properties. Lighting sources, except neon tubing, should not be directly visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles, and should be concealed in such a manner that direct light does not shine in a disturbing manner. H. Location. On multi -story building, individual business signs shall generally be limited to the ground lever. STAFF REPORT December 17, Page 3 of 5 TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1991 Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek The Annex Shopping Center Sign Program Amendment Design Review SECTION 15.28.070 - Design Review_ Criteria In addition to the sign Design Guidelines listed above, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall also consider the following criteria while reviewing proposed designs: A. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located: :OMMENT: The applicant's request specifically states that the temporar; signs will be "banners", but no additional information has been provided regarding the signs' materials or intended mean,3 of attachment to the building. B. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements: COMMENT: This criteria is not entirely relevant to this discussion of temporary banners. The sign code currently allows a temporary banner to be •installed on any building in town for one week at a time. There is no control over the banners colors, materials, message, etc. C. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement: COMMENTS: As mentioned previously, the applicant's proposal does not limit the proposed banners to any particular material. The Planning and Zoning Commission can specify approved banner materials, color, size, location, etc., as part of the approval of this amendment request if they feel it necessary in order to achieve compliance with these criteria. D. The visual impact of any proposed improvement as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring property: COMMENT: The visual impact of the proposed temporary banners is dependent upon the proposed materials, color and method of attachment to the building. The applicant would like to allow blue lettering on a white background. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1991 Page 4 of 5 Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek The Annex Shopping Center Sign Program Amendment Design Review E. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired. COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criteria. F. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quantity of signs generally complies with the sign code, and are appropriate for the project. COMMENT: The applicant's request to allow 20 square feet of banner area for each 20 lineal feet of store frontage exceeds the maximum allowance for permanent signs on the building. However, it should be pointed out that the sign code does allow temporary signs (one per business) to be up to 35 square feet in sign area. G. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedistrian traffic, and whether the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation. COMMENT: This sign is primarily oriented to vehicular traffic. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of the proposed sign program amendment with the following conditions: 1. It should be made clear that the temporary banners are for the purpose of identifying the NEW business only and are not for sales. The banners should include the name of the business only and no other messages, i.e. Grand Opening, etc. 2. The banners should be limited to one per business, except that corner businesses can have one on each side of the building. 3. Discussion and approval of proposed method of attaching the temporary banners to the building and materials and colors. STAS' REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1991 Page 5 of 5 Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek The Annex Shopping Center Sign Program Amendment Design Review RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action RespectfullyA�� submitted, Jim Curnutte Planner PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as -ubmitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( 4 Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) eWithdraw_ \\ ` Date Dixon, Secretary The Commission approved the sign program amendment for the Annex building with the following conditions: 1. It should be made clear that the temporary banners are for the purpose of identifying the new business only and are not for sales The banners should includg the name of the business only and no other messages 2 The banners should be limited to one per business except that corner businesses can have one on each side of the building; 3. The material is to be a vinyl banner type, white Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek The Annex Shopping Center Sign Program Amendment Design Review background and blue lettering, and secured to the building in a forthright manner. 4. The size of the banner shall not exceed 35 square feet; 5. The electric power on any existing sign shall be disconnected as long as the banner is installed.